Konstantin Stepanenko Email & Phone Number

Spain

Barcelona, Catalonia, Es

• Develop together with CEO and implement investment strategies aligned with the organization’s financial goals.• Collaborate with executive leadership, board members, and external partners.• Present investment strategies and performance updates to stakeholders.• Build and maintain current and potential investors relations.• Fundraising;• Monitor market trends, adjust investment approaches and evaluate investment opportunities.• Assess and manage investment risks to safeguard the organization’s financial health.• Ensure compliance with regulations and internal policies.• Mitigate potential risks through diversification and sound investment decisions.• Make informed investment decisions based on thorough analysis and due diligence.• Analyze financial data, market trends, and economic indicators.• Forecast investment outcomes and adjust strategies as needed.• Stay informed about industry developments and emerging investment opportunities.• Represented business in negotiations with external partners.

• Identify potential investment targets through networking, industry events, and market research.• Evaluate financial statements, market trends, and growth prospects.• Conduct thorough research and analysis of potential investment opportunities.• Assess risks and returns associated with various ventures.• Build relationships with entrepreneurs, startups, and other stakeholders.• Determine optimal entry and exit points for investments.• Negotiate investment terms, equity stakes, and governance rights.• Collaborate with legal and financial advisors to structure investment agreements.• Monitor the performance of existing investments.• Provide strategic guidance to portfolio companies.• Participate in board meetings and decision-making processes.• Develop exit strategies, such as sale, mergers, or acquisitions.• Attend industry conferences, seminars, and networking events.• Cultivate relationships with co-investors, entrepreneurs, and industry experts.

• Transitioned from Deputy CFO to Active CFO at the primary investment subsidiary of Alfa Group, the largest private investment consortium in the post-Soviet region (includes AlfaBank, X5Retail Group, BeeLine and others).• Led full operational management of the financial services within the investment company, overseeing budgeting, financial control, IFRS compliance, accounting, and treasury functions. Additionally, managed two funds – Fund of direct Investments and Fund of distressed assets.• Established and supervised financial services within the investment company and its portfolio companies, often building them from the ground up. Also handled individual projects related to distressed assets managed by Alfa Bank.• Implemented robust financial control mechanisms, monitored cash flows (including negotiations with financial institutions), and ensured accurate internal reporting and auditing across the investment company and portfolio subsidiaries.• Represented shareholders on the boards of directors and specialized committees of portfolio companies.• Contributed to Alfa Bank’s distressed asset management committees.• Played a key role in structuring of M&A transactions, both as a buyer and a seller.

• Head of Finance Unit at the Corporate Center, responsible for financial, budgeting, M&A, and operational oversight across the companies and projects of the Private Investment Group.• Managed the Financial Department of the Corporate Center, overseeing budget control, accounting, and treasury functions.• Developed and implemented financial control processes, cash management strategies (including negotiations with financial institutions), and conducted reporting and audits for the Group’s subsidiaries.• Held positions on the Boards of Directors/Boards of Commissioners for the Group’s subsidiaries.• Structured and managed offshore transactions and handled international taxation matters for the Group.

• Key Role in Financial Processes: Responsible for overseeing critical financial functions within the investment company, including reporting, budgeting, management accounting, and international taxation.• Reporting and Budgeting Management: Managed and streamlined reporting and budgeting processes across the organization.• Accounting and IFRS Leadership: Headed the accounting and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) departments.• Strategic Investment Structuring: Structured investment projects, focusing on offshore opportunities and international tax considerations.• Supervision of Portfolio Reporting: Oversaw reporting processes within portfolio companies.• Active Budget Committee Participation: Contributed to the budget committee’s decision-making processes

London, Gb

- Coordination and managing of the work of audit teams;- Outlining business processes, identifying weaknesses and controls designed;- Managing economics/budgets of the projects.- Huge experience in assisting audit clients in capital markets transactions (debt and equity offerings – local and world markets) and further accounting in respect of such transactions of various financial instruments (convertible bonds, options etc) in accordance with IAS 39;- Review of DCF models prepared by audit clients as impairment of assets testing in course of the audit procedures;- Preparation and presentation to Audit and Investments Committees the audit management letters;- Preparation of commercial proposals for clients and fees negotiations;- Maintaining client relations (CFOs, chief accountants and internal audit executives);Main Clients:- TMK Group (Russia’s largest manufacturer and exporter of steel pipes);- Independence Group (one of the Russia’s leading car dealer);

London, Gb

Senior Auditor (Industrial and retail companies) – Lead consolidation Senior at project of audit and bonds issue (LSE and MICEX) for Russia’s largest steel pipes Group, lead consolidation Senior at projects of audit for Russia’s leading car dealer and review for Russia’s largest steel Group;- Outlining business processes, identifying weaknesses and controls designed;- Business/operational risk assessment, Financial Statements risk assessment;- Development of audit strategy and audit programs for test of controls and substantive audit procedures;- Execution and review of performed audit procedures, managing the junior staff, reviewing audit papers;- Assisting audit clients in preparation of financial and performance press-releases and releases for investors;- Leading internal trainings, coaching and counseling junior staff- Recruitment and promotion activities (conferences and presentations for graduates in Moscow State University).Recent Projects:- Bond Offerings (LSE and MICEX) and annual audit of the Annual Financial Statement for Russia’s largest manufacturer and exporter of steel pipes (global top three pipe producers);- Annual audit of the Annual Financial Statement of one of the Russia’s leading car dealer;- Interim Review of Interim Financial Statements of Russia’s largest steel Group (global top 15 steel producer);- Annual audit of Annual Financial Statement of Russia’s car retailer (first time adoption).- Annual audit of the Annual Financial Statement of Russia’s largest cars and LCV producer (GAZ Group);

Education record

Master'S Degree, Finance And Financial Management Services

Bachelor'S Degree, Economics